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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.64, 2,570.48 and 891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.64, 2,570.48 and 891.76 is: 1,337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.64 : 2,570.48 = 891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.64/2,570.48 = 891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.64x = 2,570.48 × 891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.64x = 2,292,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,251.24/1,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.65

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